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SABIAN Soundcheck

sabian soundcheck

Every great drummer has a burning desire to expand their sound, and we want to help them achieve that.

Here is your chance to step inside SABIAN’s Area 51, where we keep all the prototypes born from years of cymbal-making R&D.

KEEP THE CYMBALS YOU LIKE.
SEND BACK WHAT YOU DON’T.

SABIAN’s Director of Research and Development, and legendary cymbal master Mark Love, offers his incredible expertise in helping you choose your sound from this collection of unique cymbals.  According to Mark, “There’s life in the metal here you need to feel to believe.”

You can select up to 4 models in total.  Try them out for 14 days.  Keep the cymbals you like. Send back what you don’t.

Choose from these categories or let us know the specs you’re looking for.

  • TRASHY – In a mood with attitude.
  • DRY – Like a desert.
  • EXPLOSIVE – More TNT to the ounce to blow your mind.

 

Please scroll down before you get started to see how the program works and then fill out the form

Here’s how the program works:

  1. Once you submit your form, we’ll be in touch to let you know the Soundcheck pricing and collect your credit card information.  Then it’s off to Mark Love to start the search through Area 51’s collection of unique prototypes to find the best cymbals for you based on the information you have provided on the form.
  2. Once your special selection has been completed, you will be contacted with the final pricing including shipping, and we’ll request your permission to charge to your credit card.
  3. Sabian will ship your cymbals and once received you’ll have 14 days to evaluate them. After 14 days, you will be contacted to determine the results and if you wish to return any cymbals. SABIAN will make the arrangements and pay the shipping for any cymbals being returned.
  4. Your credit card will be credited the full price of any cymbals returned, pending inspection. (shipping is non-refundable)

Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing and delivery of your order.

NOTE

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SOUNDCHECK PROGRAM, IT IS OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS OF THE CONTINENTAL US AND CANADA.

Warranty

All Area 51 cymbals are covered by the same 2-year warranty that all SABIAN’s are protected by. We will do our best to replace any cymbal with as close to your original cymbal as possible.

 

To get started, please fill out the form below and click “SUBMIT”

 

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
What sound are you interested in?
Cymbal Type(Required)
Got a specific type of cymbal you're more interested in? We'll be sure to include it in your choices.
Anything specific you are looking for? (Traditional sounding ride, unusual sound etc...) Add your comments here.